Citation issued for passing squadsA 17-year-old Elk River boy was cited for failing to change lanes when passing an emergency vehicle on the evening of April 29 in the area of Highway 10 and Waco Street.

Orajel thief eludes employee, policeAn employee of a business in the 19000 block of Freeport reports on April 27 that he chased a juvenile to the back of the store after observing the youth steal a 33-ounce tube of Orajel. The employee stopped chasing after a while. Police have not been able to identify a suspect yet.

Police investigate suspicious activityElk River police responded to a suspicious activity report shortly before 10 p.m. in the 18000 block of Twin Lakes Parkway on April 28. They were called to an abandoned house after the complainant observed candles burning in some window sills. Upon arrival, officers located a bicycle in the rear of the attached garage and a search of the exterior of the home was completed.

During the search a male was observed peeking out of a window on the south side of the residence before retreating out of sight. The male ignored verbal commands to show himself, so a perimeter was established and contact with the property owner was made multiple times without success.

Due to that circumstance, the decision was then made to clear from the scene. Police did not enter the home, so no person was identified, according to Elk River Police Capt. Bob Kluntz.

Brooklyn Park woman arrested for DWIA 31-year-old Brooklyn Park woman was arrested for DWI after police received a call that she was travelling in the northbound lanes of Highway 169 in the early morning hours of April 29.

Fight breaks up and suspect takes cover at Elk River home Elk River police responded shortly after midnight to a April 28 report of a fight in progress call in the 600 block of Railroad Drive.

One of the combatants had fled the scene and police observed him forcing his way into a home at the 600 block of Fourth St. that had been fortified with plywood, the incident complaint report stated.

The man never came out, and police contacted the residents of the home and they denied the suspect was in the home, Kluntz said.

Police spoke to the other combatant who did not want to pursue any charges.

Theft from unlocked vehicle reportedA 26-year-old Elk River woman reported the theft of compact discs from her unlocked vehicle on April 28 in the 13000 block of 197th Lane.

Roseville man cited for DWI on April 29A 26-year-old Roseville man was arrested for DWI at 2:30 a.m. on April 29 after being stopped in the area of Highway 10 and Lowell Avenue for being “all over the road.”

Elk River woman, 24, arrested for DWIA 24-year-old Elk River woman was arrested for DWI shortly after 1 a.m. on April 27 after a traffic stop for an inoperable brake lamp and failure to signal in the area of Jackson Avenue and Highland Road.

Theft from vehicle on Main Street reportedA 24-year-old Elk River man reported on April 26 the theft of a backpack, Leatherman tool and cash from his vehicle while it was parked in the 200 block of Main Street.

Rear-end accident transfers paintA 21-year-old Milaca man rear-ended a vehicle being driven by a 25-year-old Princeton man at 2:20 p.m. April 25 at the intersection of Highway 169 and Jackson Avenue.

Cow on the loose brought back to pasturePolice tracked down a cow and walked it back to pasture along 175th Avenue near Fillmore Street after receiving an animal complaint on the afternoon of April 25. The owner of the cow is a 20-year-old Elk River man.

Elk River man, 34, reports bank fraudA 34-year-old Elk River man who lives in the 500 block of Auburn Place reported April 25 someone “hacked” into his account through US Bank to make three withdrawals in excess of $400.

Man, 26, arrested for DWIA 26-year-old Elk River man was arrested April 25 for DWI after being stopped for an improper turn. The traffic stop investigation in the area of Jackson Avenue and School Street led to the man being arrested for 4th degree DWI.

Obstructing legal process citation issuedA complainant reported at 5:43 p.m. on April 24 juveniles were smoking marijuana near the bandshell at Lions Park.

A 15-year-old boy was charged with obstructing legal process, possession of brass knuckles, possession of tobacco, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Switching tags ended up costing moreA 44-year-old Elk River woman was cited for theft on April 24 after allegedly switching tags on items to avoid paying the full price at Walmart.

Boy, 14, cited for possession of potA 14-year-old boy from Albertville was cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana at about 1:46 p.m. on April 23 at Elk River High School, 900 block of School Street.

Man arrested after receiving stolen stuffElk River police arrested a 41-year-old Elk River man on a warrant for receiving stolen property at 11:11 a.m. on April 23.